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Tinley Park Village Board recognizes 2 local businesses

By South Cook News Report | Feb 18, 2023

During its Feb. 7 meeting, the Tinley Park Village Board welcomed the owners of two village businesses as part of a monthly business spotlight program.

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Pritzker on abortion rights: 'People come to Illinois to exercise what are their fundamental rights'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is one of two Democratic state leaders now pledging to defend access to abortion procedures while pushing the federal government to do more.

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Robbery victim attorney to City of Chicago: 'Why was this criminal and his crew allowed to, over a course of days, commit complete mayhem?'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been slapped with a lawsuit over the city's non-pursuit policy by a Lincoln Park culinary student who was shot three times during a robbery on the North Side last year on Feb. 9.

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Miller on Chicago's falling arrest rates: 'We need more officers on the street'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has major concerns over recent statistics showing that while crime is up in Chicago, arrest rates are falling exponentially, and he is blaming it on the city’s leadership.

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Dodge on low arrest rates: ‘Until city and state leaders do their jobs to enforce the law, it won’t change’

By South Cook News Report | Feb 14, 2023

On the heels of the release of arrest statistics that show that the Chicago Police Department is letting more than a fair share of major crimes go unresolved, Orchard Park Trustee Jim Dodge addressed the matter.

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District 96 Director of Teaching and Learning Dolezal: 'What would conferences in mid-October look like?'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 13, 2023

The District 96 Board of Education discussed establishing its 2023-24 academic calendar during its Jan. 18 meeting.

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Central Elementary Principal Gatz: 'I think for me the most exciting part about this was the student initiative'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 13, 2023

The Riverside District 96 Board of Education heard a presentation from Central Elementary students during its Jan. 18 meeting.

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Pro socialism: Kelly embraces ‘socialist policies in the United States’

By South Cook News Report | Feb 9, 2023

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) voted “no” on H.Con.Res.9, a resolution denouncing socialism.

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Thanos on run for Orland D135 School Board: 'I feel that I could add value to their team and should be able to help them with the initiatives'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 8, 2023

Patti Thanos, a candidate for the Orland D135 School Board, said she feels the current board is doing well, but thinks she could add value to the team.

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Janice Wells, Co Principal of Rich Township Schools: 'Our juniors and seniors are really pulling their weight in either recovery courses'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 7, 2023

The Rich Township Board of Education received an update from school leaders to begin the new year during its Jan. 24 meeting.

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Lightfoot on Brown: 'He is, in this moment, leading our department'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

Last week Chicago mayoral candidates took part in a forum, highlighted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot standing by her record in battling the crime issue plaguing the city.

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Palos Park receives update on emergency services in community

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

Palos Park Village Council heard an update during a recent council meeting from Officer Frank Flores, who outlined the progress of the Community Emergency Response Team program.

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Vasquez on ComEd deal: 'This all sounds like old Chicago to me'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

A proposed deal with electric utility company Commonwealth Edison brokered by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was blocked from advancing during a City Council meeting on Wednesday, according to a WTTW article published on Thursday

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Illinois' Miller condemns DCFS for 'willfully and wrongly' locking up children

By South Cook News Report | Feb 5, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Robinson) has condemned the Illinois DCFS following a report that accuses the agency of “willfully and wrongly” leaving dozens of children locked away in juvenile jails.

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Tyrell on PBIS program: 'We're really looking at our inventory of our current behavioral, social, emotional initiatives'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 31, 2023

The Evergreen Park School District recently received an update on a student mental health and behavioral initiative.

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Hillcrest's Teaney: Program has 'been very successful for us'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 30, 2023

The Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education recently learned about a new method for engaging students.

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Pritzker: DeSantis' criticism of AP high school curriculum 'political grandstanding'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 27, 2023

In what could be a preview of what voters can expect in the run-up to the 2024 presidential race, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparring with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over education.

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Tinley Village Board appoints two employees, recognizes two businesses

By South Cook News Report | Jan 26, 2023

The Tinley Park Village Board met on January 17 and appointed two new employees as well as recognizing two local businesses.

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Orland Park's Pekau criticizes state lawmakers for pushing through pay raises, other bills in lame-duck session

By South Cook News Report | Jan 25, 2023

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is blasting lawmakers in Springfield over a number of enactments they signed off on during the lame-duck legislative session.

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City Council recognizes Simeon and Mount Carmel Catholic football teams for state titles

By South Cook News Report | Jan 24, 2023

Last week the City Council of Chicago recognized the Simeon and Mount Carmel football teams for winning their respective state titles this past fall.